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Hundreds of wildflowers to be planted at meadow

BBC

Friends of the Lake District wants to reintroduce species lost to some farming practices.

Posted on 26 September 2026 | 11:22 am

Butterfly populations 'could crash' due to weather

BBC

More than 77,000 butterflies were recorded in Devon while 47,000 were spotted in Cornwall this July.

Posted on 26 September 2026 | 11:05 am

Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared

BBC

An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.

Posted on 26 September 2026 | 7:21 am

Seahorse habitats 'healing' thanks to eco-moorings

BBC

Scars in Studland Bay's seagrass meadows, caused by boat anchor chains, are healing, a study finds.

Posted on 26 September 2026 | 6:10 am

The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever

BBC

Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 10:12 pm

The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever

BBC

Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 10:12 pm

Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon's ocean

The Guardian

Experiment suggests organisms could live in harsh environment under Enceladus's icy crust, strengthening possibility moon could support lifeFrom the moment scientists spotted plumes of water erupting from Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons, it became the most tantalising place in the solar system ...

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 6:00 pm

Space museum launched by Britain's first astronaut

BBC

Helen Sharman officially opened the John Dulcamara Space Flight Museum at Grizedale Observatory.

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 4:49 pm

Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails

The Guardian

Series of in-flight problems meant Link, a 'commercial space robot', could not salvage the Nasa observatoryA spacecraft that was launched in July on a mission to rescue a decaying Nasa space observatory plunged back to Earth on Friday, concluding a failed mission that will be followed by the tel...

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 4:38 pm

Girl's out-of-this-world question for Tim Peake

BBC

Marjorie, 6, had a BIG question for astronaut Tim Peake ahead of his visit to Lincoln

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 2:32 pm

DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals

The Guardian

Experts working on database that could identify particular breeds involved in crimes, or rule out canine suspectsFrom tracking criminals to sniffing out drugs, dogs have long helped police crack cases. Now experts are hoping a database of canine DNA could offer vital leads.While hair, saliva and oth...

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 12:00 pm

'Gamechanging' brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours

The Guardian

NHS England says test can be done while patient is on operating table and is being piloted in five centres around the countryA rapid new test for brain tumours can diagnose patients while they are still on the operating table.Scientists have called the development "gamechanging" and said it coul...

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 11:53 am

Strategy will safeguard nature for generations

BBC

Local Nature Recovery Strategy is approved for one of England's "most nature-depleted areas".

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 11:07 am

What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals

BBC

People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 11:06 am

What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals

BBC

People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 11:06 am

Are girls more social than boys from birth? - video

The Guardian

Madeleine Finlay sits down with her co-host and Guardian science editor, Ian Sample, to discuss three science stories from the week, including a study that offers a clue in the age-old debate about whether sex differences are present from birth or a product of socialisation. Also on the agenda is th...

Posted on 25 September 2026 | 10:46 am

Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out

BBC

Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 11:45 pm

Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out

BBC

Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 11:45 pm

X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?

BBC

Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 11:03 pm

Toxic waste: 'Every person that played in the pool is dead'

BBC

Michael Phillips played at a lagoon as a child, oblivious to the toxic chemicals within.

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 10:10 pm

BBC Inside Science

BBC

How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems?

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 8:00 pm

Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find

BBC

African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 11:42 am

When and how to see the Harvest Moon in 2026

BBC

September's full Moon will rise on Saturday 26 September. The best viewing conditions currently look to be across southern and eastern parts of the UK.

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 10:46 am

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

BBC

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 7:10 am

Waste sector crisis could see rubbish piling up on streets, experts warn

BBC

There are warnings over a combination of significantly reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator.

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 5:13 am

Are baby girls more sociable? Super El Niño, meningitis outbreak explained - podcast

The Guardian

Madeleine Finlay sits down with her co-host and Guardian science editor, Ian Sample, to discuss three science stories from the week, including a study that offers a clue in the age-old debate about whether sex differences are present from birth or a product of socialisation. Also on the agenda is th...

Posted on 24 September 2026 | 4:00 am

Did El Niño turn Hurricane Polo into the most powerful storm of the season?

BBC

The BBC's Courtney Sargent explains how El Niño could have rapidly turned Hurricane Polo into one of the Pacific season's most powerful storms.

Posted on 23 September 2026 | 5:33 pm

Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI

BBC

Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.

Posted on 23 September 2026 | 4:42 pm

Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak

BBC

Growers are facing losses of £10m, as 30 million heads of lettuce will be rendered unusable.

Posted on 23 September 2026 | 4:08 pm

Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals' family tree, study reveals

The Guardian

Biggest study of its kind provides insights into bats' evolution - a potential gamechanger for research into treating viruses and cancer in humansIn the northern forests of the Congo-Brazzaville, as the sun slips away, a distinctive honking fills the dusky sky. Every evening, thousands of hammer...

Posted on 23 September 2026 | 3:00 pm

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